My dad used some strange parenting techniques.
Before every meal, for example, he insisted we eat dessert.

Häagen-Dazs coffee ice cream, chocolate cake, cinnamon buns—those were the “appetizers” around our kitchen table.

But as it turns out, he was using reverse psychology: after years of stuffing myself…

How Much Salary You Need To Buy a Home In 27 U.S. Cities

The rent may be too damn high, but so is the cost of buying a place. Here’s a nationwide map of how much salary you need in 27 different metro areas to purchase a home »

Takeovers are one of the most surefire ways to earn big profits—fast.

However, for most investors, picking the correct takeover targets has historically been a game of luck, not skill.

With that being said, some investors know how to consistently identify (and profit from) companies that are ripe for a…

Back in college, I played in a rock band.

I’d love to tell you how great we were. But the truth is, everything about us was horrible, starting with our name: “The Drooling Dogs.”

But even worse than our name was our skills. You see, none of us…

American Guys’ Favorite “Man-Purse”

People have strong opinions about cargo shorts. Detractors say that all those bulky pockets are as dorky as fanny packs, and even worse than socks with individual toes. Is a high-tech alternative on its way?

The End of “CrackBerry”

After years of being trounced by…

By now, you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin, the digital currency.

In its early days, many believed Bitcoin would only be used by Internet geeks. But it’s gradually become part of the mainstream financial ecosystem.

That being said, many folks still don’t understand Bitcoin—and they don’t realize that professional investors are…

First dates are like a roll of the dice:

Maybe you’ll have a blast (and even meet your mate)…

Or maybe the date will be a total write-off.

But here’s the thing:

If you can make it through a few dates with the same person, your odds…

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I crack up when I hear that question...

For one thing, while I’m pretty well off, I don’t think of myself as “rich.”

I’ve got a few friends who are “rich.” They’ve got 9 or 10-figures in the bank.

But aside from their high net worth,…

I’m about to leave for my honeymoon!

Next week, my bride and I are flying to Sydney, Australia, then we’ll make our way to Byron Bay and the Great Barrier Reef.

Friends gave us suggestions for hotels, but we think it's more fun to rent cool apartments.

To find these…